Cause of War

-To defend an ally or protect a weaker country that was unfairly attacked

-To remove their own leader or government (civil war)

-To gain more land or regain territory lost in a previous war

-To gain wealth, power or important resources, such as oil

-To stop atrocities such as genocide (mass murder)

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Consequences of War

Positive:

-Freedom

-Can stable government

Negative:

-Death

-Injuries

-Causes destruction

-Disease spreads

-Famine spreads

-People become homeless

-Expensive

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Christianity and Pacifism

Pacifism: the belief of people who refuse to take part in war and any other form of violence

Quakers: members of the Society of Friends, a Christian denomination

'You have heard that it was said, "Eye for an eye, and tooth for tooth" But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. ' Matthew 5:38-9